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VOLUME IX. GAINESVILLE, GA„ SATURDAY, JANUARY 8. 1898 NUMBER 37: H. HEDLEY BUSH. UNDER ARREST. Charged with Embezzlement and Misappropriating Funds Entrusted to Him. Mr. B. C. EppersOn of Macon, put $5,006 into Blish’s Mining Scheme, and now Claims tliiB Money had been Squandered.—Prisoner has Cabled to London for Money to Reimburse Epper son.— Sensational Denouement of Mining Venture. The arrest of Mr. Henry Hedley Bush at the Hunt house several days ago upon a warrant sworn out by Col. H. H. Dean as attorney fbr Mr. T. C. Parker of Maeon, for embezzlement and misappropriating 1 funds in his hands, created a great deal of interest iand caused something of a sensation. [Bush was not locked up, but has been [carefully guarded, and is still under [arrest, being permitted to leave bis [room only when accompanied by a [guard. Bush is still held and will not be allowed to go free until he hears from Loudon and gets $5,000 to repay the parties, whose money he is alleged to | have misappropriated. Fifteen days | was allowed him for this purpose, and j immediately after his arrest he cabled to London the status of the ease and llso wrote a letter explaining the mat- jr fully. He expects to get the nec- ssary £5,000 and immediately secure lis freedom. Bush has been in Gainesville since |last summer, having accompanied Cap lin Eugene Fred Gustave May Mayne to the citv. The fact that he is a pro- Itege of Captain Mayne, the dashing [Englishman whose money flowed like water and who lived like a lord, makes [the recent escapade of far more than ordinary interest. Mayne’s colossal [mining scheme fell through, leaving all [high and dry, it is said, except Captain [Eugene Fred Gustave May Mayne. Bush, though high, it seems ’.landed in rerdant fields, and he lost no time in Starting an El Dorado all his own. Bush interested Mr. William Pol- Hard Epperson, Mayne’s former secre tary, and Mr. John James Anderson, [also one of Mayne’s friends, and they [together induced sufficient capital to (come in to authorize the organization [of a new mining company. Accordingly [a charter was applied for and granted, md the Everlyn Gold Mining Company |was organized. Bush was president of the company and the capital stock was [[supposed to be $15,000. As the story goes, Messrs. Bush and [Anderson were to put in $10,000. $5,000 [more was necessary to the organization of the company, and it is said that the [Englishmen induced Mr. William Pol- llard Epperson to get bl§ father, Mr. Jb C. Eppersofi, superintendent of the main stem of the Central of Georgia railway, to put $5,000 into the company* the understanding being that the Everlyn property was to be worked. It appears that as soon as Mr. B. C. Epperson put his $5,000 into the com 1 pahy, the Everlyn property Waft aban doned, and an option on the Mc- Cluskey mine was secured* It appears j further that Bush, as president of the company, used the money to develop [the McClusk^y mine, renewing his [options 'oh the property from time to [time as they expired, until finally the iwners of the mine refused to give [Smother option to him, the property [finally going into the hands of Mr. H. D. iaquesh who now has the option and v ho is working the mine. It is understood that Mr. Epperson Macon, had an inkling that the loney he pu^ into the company was lot being used as he had intended it should be and on investigation of the ^matter showed his conclusions to be correct. Hr. T. C. Parker of Macon, proprietor-of the Brown house, and the well known railway news dealer, t ippears, loaned Mr. Epperson a part, [if not all of the money he put into the scheme, Mr Parker being given such security as he deemed good. When Mr. Epperson’s suspicions were iroused as to the misappropriation of the money he put into the scheme, he induced Mr. Parker to come to Gaines ville and ascertain positive information jin regard to the matter. Mr. Parker [arrived in this city last Monday week, [and securing the services of Col. H. H. [Dean as attorney made a full investi- dion. Returning to Maeon he con sulted \vi1h Mr. Epperson and it was i o prefer criminal charges lush, the president of the Accordingly he returned to Gainesville Friday morning, and after further consultation with his attorney, warrants were sworn out against Bush charging him with misappropriation and embezzlement. The warrants were placed in the hands of Bailiff Rowland McDonald, who accompanied Messrs. Parker and Dean to the Hunt house, Bush's board ing place. The latter was told exactly how matters stood, and that if he did not refund the $5,000 to Mi. B. C. Ep person he would be arrested and put into the hands of the law. It was stated that Bush treated the matter very indifferently at first, but it took only a few moments reflection to convince him of the gravity of the charges. He then consulted with his attorney, Mr. Jasper Newton Dorsey, and asked for thirty days to get the money from London with which to repay Mr. Epperson. He was told that he would be given twenty-four hours. Bush said he could not hear from London in that time, so he was placed under arrest. Rather than have him go to prison he was giyen the privilege of having Bailiff McDonald to guard him, and he has since been under the surveilance of the officers. Mr. Parker returned to Macon Fri day night, leaving the matter in the hands of his attorney, Mr. Dean. Sat urday morning Mr. William Pollard Epperson and Mr. John J. Anderson left for Macon ostensibly to consult with Mr. B. C. Epperson and see if he would not withdraw the criminal war rants, and give Bush a longer time in which to get up the money. This, Mr. Epperson declined to do, and the mat ter rests here until Bush either re ceives or does not receive the money from London. If it does not arrive and he cannot raise the amount, it is very probable that he will be sent to prison to await trial in the courts on the charges prefered. It has been reported from time to time that Bush and his partner, Mr. Anderson, have been living luxuriously, and have had everything that money could command. Their apartments at the Hunt are elegantly furnished, it is said, and they have never hesitated to freely turn loose the precious metal for which they have been working the Northeast Georgia mines. One incident which made the arrest of Mr, Bush more sensational than it perhaps wotild Otherwise have been, was the difficulty between Mr. T. C. Parker and Mr. William Pollard Epper son at the Hunt on the night of the arrest. It appears from eye-witnesses that Mr. Epperson was very indignant at the arrest of his friend Bush, and directed an epithet at Mr. Parker which will not bear repeating in a newspaper. No sooner was it uttered than Mr. Parker knocked him down with his fists, and was drubbing him in strictly pugilistic fashion when Mr. Epperson’s appeals for mercy caused him to de sist. Those who know Mr. Parker know how much he regrets the diffi culty, and it would not be referred to in this story had it not been incor rectly reported in the daily press, doing the gentleman an injustice. The outcome of the matter is awaited with the greatest interest. (decided (against jcotupaoyj Bridge at Keith’s Ferry. The county commissioners have let the contract for building Keith’s Ferry bridge. A large number of bids were put in but the contract for the stone work was awarded to Messrs. M. D. Hudson and J. R. Coker for $4.75 per cubic yard. Messrs T. P. Hudson and J. M. Nunn will do the wood work at $6.50 per lineal foot. The length of the bridge will be perhaps 200 feet, and will cost between $3000 and $3500. Twelve bids for iron bridges were sub mitted, the lowest being $5000. * NEW OFFICERS ELECTED. Baptist Union and Methodist Leagues Hold Servioe. At the First Baptist eh Of eh last Sundav afternoon fit the regular meet ing of the Young Peoples Union* semi annual election of officers \VttS held. Minutes of last meeting Were read and approved, and reports from several committees heard. • The new officers are: Mr. Kelsey Dozier, president; Mr. Walter Barrett, vice president; Mr. James H. Ashford, secretary. A com mittee on music was appointed by the president. After the business was car ried out, the pastor, Rev. J. A. Wynne made a most excellent lecture, which was thoroughly enjoyed. At the First Methodist church the Junior League had an interesting meet ing at which the following list of offi cers were elected: Miss Carolyn Gaston, president; Miss Eula Lathern, first vice president; Miss Alma Boring, second vice president; Mr. Jim Rudolph, third vice president; Miss Glover Hen derson, secretary; Miss Woodie White- head, treasurer. The Epworth League held a regular business meeting at the Methodist church Suuday afternoon at four o’clock, with President John Turner, presiding. Reports of committees were heard, and regular routine work attended to. Officers for the ensuiug six months were elected as follows: Mr. Hayne Palmour, president; Mr. John H. Hosch, first vice president, chairman of devotional department; Miss Lily White, seeond vice president, chairman of charity and help depart ment; Miss Annie Wood, third vice president, chairman of literary depart ment; Mr. Walter Hosch, secretary; Mr. Thos. Benj. Finney, treasurer. Music will be under direction of the president and chairman of devotional committee. For Alderman. Mr. Charles S. Webb is in the race for alderman from the third ward to succeed Dr. M. M. Ham, resigned, and asks for the support of the people in the election to be held January 10th. Moving Around. Messrs. Brandon and Wood have moved into their new factory, the Sell and Yearwood building, near the Southern depot. Into their former quarters Mr. John E. Red wine, jr., has moved his furniture store, and occupies both rooms adjoining Undertaker Dorsey’s. Mr. H. G. Owan has . moved into the building adjoining Dixon’s drug store, and will continue his furni ture business there. Two New Brick Stores. Mr. C. S. Webb purchased two lots from the E. W. Merritt estate oh Main street opposite Mitchell’s market, last Tuesday, and will at an early date begin the erection of two nice brick stores* The old two Story wooden building Adjoining the lots will be torn doWli &hd perhaps a new store will be erected on this lot. Mr. Webb paid $1465 for his two lots and his invest ment is regarded as a splendid ope. Makenson Insane. George Makenson, who created such excitement on Oak street December 29th. by going raving mad and endeav oring to chop up everybody who came in his way, will be carried to Milledge- ville as soon as a place caa be secured for him in the lunatic asyTum. He is now in jail and is hopelessly insane. The officers had a great time of it when they went to arrest him. St. Louis, Missouri, August 4, 1886 —Please send me bv express at once, half a dozen bottles of Antiseptic. It is the best preparation I have ever used for a sprained ankle.—A. F. Roth, Route Agent, Pacific Express Co. Cornerstone Ceremonies. The cornerstone ceremonies of the new Dean building December 27th, were very ijnpressive, an d were largely attended. ’ ' A number of prominent Masons and Odd Fellows were‘present, and the occasion was a happy one td the fraternities. It is expected that the building will be completed by March 1st.,, when the Masons and Odd Fellows will move into their new lodge rooms. A Big Mule Trade. Mr. John Martin, of the firm of Mar tin & Hunt, has just returned from Kansas City where he hats been for abount ten days buying mules. He has shipped several car loads here, and they will be sold to the farmers of this section. The mule trade promises to be large this season, and Martin & Hunt are sure to do their share of the business. \ I 1 si . • '& . I gGS Hynds Company GREAT Unloading Sale Begins To-day ! We have just finished .counting stock, and find our retail department bac ly overloaded. We must and will reduce it during next THIRTY DAYS! This sale should command the attention of every purchaser in North Georgia who wants to begin the new year on an economical basis. It is money saving—therefore a money making opportunity for whoever will improve it. The values shown here will be wotth coming many miles to see, and in genuine values this sale will easily distance the most ambitidus attempts of a similiar nature. Here are the Cold Facts I WE OFFER FOR CASH : 1,00(1 yards nice Dress Checks, in all colors, 3£c a yard. I,8lO yards Ginghams, good quality, 4c a yard. 9,000 yards Ginghams, best Amoskeag, 4$c a yard. 780 yards Ginghams, Johnson’s Book-fold, finest made, 6£c. J 9,780 yards Calico remnants and short lengths 3£c a yard. 1,370 yards Dress Prints, fine styles, 6c grade, 4£c a yard. 900 yards Oil Calico 4c a yard. ' 1,140 yards Canton Flannel, 7c quality, 3£c a yard. 9,000 yards 4-4 Sheeting, Sea Island, 6c quality, 4c a yard. 1,960 yards 10-4 Sheeting, fine quality for 15c, 10c a yard. 1,140 yards Bed Ticking, AC A quality, 10c a yard. 9,100 yard's Cambric Dress Linings, best quality, 3c a yard, 800 yards 54-inch English Repellent, 75c quality, 38c a yard. 740 yards double width plain Dress ’Flannel, all colors, 15c a yard. 960 yards double width Fancy Dress Flannel, full ass’t patterns, 35c quality, 19c yard. 150 pairs 10-4 Blankets, white and colored, worth $1.25 a pair, 69c a pair. 890 yards heavy Twilled Flannel 12£c a yard. Every article in this department will be sacrificed in this same manner without reserve, without delay, and reap a harvest from the greatest sale ever known in North Georgia. Come, J. G. Hynds Co.’s Great Retail Stores 5 Gainesville, Georgia. C. F. W. GUNTHER, Baker and Confectioner. 2nd door below post-office. Special Notice ! Fresh Bread and Cakes and Home made. Candies. - M. Johnson, J. N. Dorsey JOHNSON & DOKSEY, ATTORNEYS. State Bank Building - - - Gainesville. Gs For a perfect fit go to G. H. SAUNDERS. t Have you taken a bad Cough, Cold or LaGrippe? Do you suffer from Habitual Constipation? Have you Disordered Liver or Heart Trouble? Have you a languid, lazy feeling, with Headache? Do you have Fever of any kind? Lamar’s Lemon Laxative Over 1st National bank. •‘The Artistic Tailor.” Large line to select from* Also patterns 111 stock.* Dr. C. A. Ryder DENTIST. First-class Dental Work. Head quarters for best Tooth and M>mth Preparations. Gainesville, Geoigia. Is the best suited to yoifr case of any remedy you can find. While the preparation has been on the market a very short time, hundreds testify to the relief obtained -by taking it. If you have not tried it, call at anj T drug store, or let us know your address and we will cheer fully send you ONE sample bottle FREE. No family, especially with children, should be without this valuable remedy. H. J. Lamar & Sons, Macon, Georgia* Fresh Oysters SERVED ALL HOURS IN ALL STYLES AT Moore & Co.’s Restaurant Next door to R. Smith fa Son. c. A. DOZIER. Real Estate and Insur ance. Agent. Office No. 1 State Bank Building, Sell, exchange and rent all kinds of real estate. Have in hand anything’ you want in thin. line. ill make it to your interest whether you want to sell or buy. t Will insure your property'against loss by fire in old reliable prompt pay ing companies